Driver / Transportation Specialist – Mercer County & Surrounding Areas
Driver / Transportation Specialist – $17.50/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment
Abound Health is hiring a Driver / Transportation Specialist to provide safe, reliable transportation and light caregiving support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role focuses on transporting clients to and from day programs and community activities while offering minimal hands-on support as needed. If you are dependable, compassionate, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you.
Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.
This role includes consistent weekly transportation hours:
Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday–Friday:
• Morning Route: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
• Afternoon Route: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking steady part-time hours with predictable routines.
As a Driver / Transportation Specialist, you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals access their communities safely and confidently. Responsibilities include:
• Safely transport individuals to and from day programs, appointments, and community activities
• Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as needed
• Provide light to moderate caregiving support (hygiene reminders, minimal hands-on assistance)
• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the vehicle
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties as needed
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules
• Participate in paid onboarding and ongoing training
• Flexible schedules
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to connect with peers
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to assist with light personal-care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required depending on client needs
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required — we provide paid training
Starting Pay: $17.50/hour (flat rate)
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
At Abound Health, we empower people—clients, families, and staff—to live fulfilling and enriched lives. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, providing personalized services and supports that promote independence, dignity, and growth.
Our journey began when founders Janet and Rusty sought quality care for their son with autism. Their personal mission became a larger movement to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to those who need it most. Today, under the leadership of siblings Jenna and Dennis, who joined Abound Health in 2020 to make a meaningful impact, we serve over 2,500 clients across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team of 3,000 professionals works tirelessly to create environments of care, support, and empowerment.
We are proud to grow through a strategic acquisition model, seamlessly integrating new teams and services to expand our reach while maintaining our core values. At Abound Health, we believe in the power of community, respect, and opportunity. Whether we’re empowering individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals or supporting our dedicated staff, we strive to make every moment impactful.
Join us in building a world where empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life.
